Orange County Health Data
Orange County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.6 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
182
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
830
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.1%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 182.0 per 100K
Dentists
9.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.5
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Orange County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.3% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 78.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.2% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 11.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Orange County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Orange County Life Expectancy Exceeds National Average by Over Four Years
Health data brief for Orange County, North Carolina.
Life expectancy in Orange County is 81.6 years, which is over four years longer than the national average of 77 years and significantly higher than the North Carolina state average of 74.4 years. The county also reports high provider density, with 830 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than triple the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 182 per 100,000, well above the national median of 70. Health coverage is broad, with an uninsured rate of 8.1%, which is lower than both the state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 12.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.